Human Factors Lead (Onsite)
Company: RTX
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Date Posted: 2026-02-20 Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position
Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status
Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens
are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance
Status: Not Required Pratt & Whitney is working to once again
transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing
engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because
transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to
drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll
find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of
title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and
commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes
our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference
into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast
to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on
display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond What
You Will Do: Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is seeking a Human Factors
specialist to lead the maturation of the Human Factors discipline
under P&W’s Enterprise SMS Program Office in East Hartford, CT.
They will work closely with cross-functional human factors
practitioners across P&W, the other RTX Business Units, and
external industry collaborators to enhance P&W’s Human Factors
tools, methods, and command media, and strengthen P&W’s already
industry-leading Safety Management System (SMS). The primary focus
of this position will be on Just Culture and applying Human Factors
tools to build robust human-resilient systems within Pratt &
Whitney to proactively improve Product Safety and Quality.
Additionally, they will lead initiatives with other Human Factors
Engineering and Human System Integration practitioners across the
company to enhance capability in a broad spectrum of disciplines,
where opportunity exists. A successful candidate must be a strong
communicator, have background leading dynamic cross-functional
teams, and have a passion for improving culture and product safety.
Develop and deploy tools, methods, and command media for assessing
Human Factors across various applications in Engineering,
Operations, and business processes Lead initiatives with
cross-functional and cross-business Human Factors-related
communities of practice and make recommendations to enhance Human
Factors applications across the business. Support P&W’s Just
Culture by developing tools for applying Human Factors investitive
methodologies to various processes throughout the company where
human factors are relevant. Engage in technical Root Cause
investigations where human error may be a factor, and drive robust
system-level solutions. Advise on P&W’s Safety Issue Management
process during the development and deployment of Fleet Management
Plans. Lead Just Culture assessments that arise from P&W’s
Product Safety Report-A-Concern process, to ensure system-level
effects on human performance are identified and addressed in a
comprehensive and consistent manner. Create metrics and trend data
to articulate Human Factors discipline health to SMS leadership.
Qualifications You Must Have : Bachelor’s Degree in Human Factors
or related field 12 years of experience in Aerospace or 10 years
with an Advanced Degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may
require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals
who possess US citizenship. Qualifications We Prefer: Strong
background working in the aviation industry applying Human Factors,
organizational psychology, and Safety Culture principles strongly
preferred Strong understanding of Safety Management System
principles and ability to communicate these principles to broad
audiences. Excellent communication skills and experience
articulating vision and strategy at senior leadership level.
Familiarity with Engineering, Quality, and Operations organizations
and/or processes. Background in writing command media and
developing processes and using industry standard tools (ACE, CORE,
Six Sigma, etc.) for continuous process improvement. What We Offer:
Benefits Relocation Learn More and Apply! What is my role type? In
addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also
transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to
help you understand how you will operate in our blended work
environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in
Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all
production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the
development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role
type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For
onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is
the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment
to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to
attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of
our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated
as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is
157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good
faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX
considers several factors when extending an offer, including but
not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities,
a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and
key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits,
including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life
insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k)
match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules,
employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental
leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent
upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the
position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired
applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term
incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the
position and whether or not it is covered by a
collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual
programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of
factors including, but not limited to, individual performance,
business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This
role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a
U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will
apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately
40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such
as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten
or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or
veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected
class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified
Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance
with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era
Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms:
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